AchievementJanuary 31, 1988· sport
Doug Williams becomes first Black quarterback to win Super Bowl MVP
Doug Williams of the Washington Redskins became the first Black quarterback to start and win a Super Bowl, passing for 340 yards and four touchdowns in Super Bowl XXII to defeat the Denver Broncos 42-10. He was named Super Bowl MVP, shattering a persistent myth that Black quarterbacks could not lead championship teams.